Spool-holder.



J. H. SHEARN.

SPOOL HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 3, 1914.

Patented Feb. 9, 1915.

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Application filed July 3, 1914.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Josnrrr H. SHEARN, a citizen of the United States of America, residing in Leeds, county of Hampshire, and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Spool- Holders, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to spool holders.

An object of the invention is to provide improved means for holding a number of spools of thread which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Another object is to provide a device of the class described, which is arranged for convenient use.

A further object is to provide a device for holding a number of spools which is so arranged. that a portion of the thread on the spool and one end face of the spool are visible to the operator.

Other objects will appear in the detailed description to follow.

In general, my device comprises in one preferred form a central box like structure rotatable on a base member. This central structure is sub-divided into a number of compartments which form convenient receptacles for sewing utensils. Disposed about the perimeter of the box-like structure are blocks in each of which are a plurality of vertically arranged holes adapted to receive spools of thread. These blocks are provided with apertures in their side faces through which the thread on the spools is led to the operator. Narrow slitted openings communicate between the top faces of the blocks, the vertical holes and the side apertures to permit the convenient insertion and removal of the thread from the side apertures.

My device is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and forms a convenient holder for spools of thread. It is particularly adapted for use by tailors, dressmakers and others who employ large numbers of spools of thread of various sizes and colors. With ny improved spool holder the color of the thread on the spool and the size and shade number on the end face of the spool are visible so that the operator may see at a glance the kind and color of thread he desires to use. Furthermore, my device insures that the thread is kept clean and that it will not become tangled or snarled. Thus,

Specification of Letters Patent.

Serial No. 848,797.

the device promotes economy in the use of thread and eliminates waste.

A. preferred embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure l is a plan view of my improved spool holder and Fig. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, partly in section.

Referring to the drawings, a is a suitably formed base and fixed therein is an upstanding pivot Q. Mounted upon the base a and rotatable about the pivot c is a central boX like structure 6. The latter may be of any suit able shape, for example, circular, square or rectangular, but my preferred form which I have illustrated is square. The box like structure I) may be sub-divided as clearly shown in Fig. 1, to form numerous compartments m. The latter forms convenient receptacles for pins, needles, buttons and sewing implements.

Disposed about the perimeter of the member Z) are blocks (Z which are fastened to and supported by the former in such a way as to leave three sic es of each block accessible. These blocks (Z are provided at intervals with vertically arranged holes 6 which pass nearly but not entirely therethrough. Holes 2' of smaller diameter than the holes 6 com municate between the latter and the lower faces of the blocks (Z and leave annular flanges upon which the spools f are supported. Any spool f may be conveniently removed from a hole 6 by inserting a finger in the hole 2' and pushing upwardly on the spool. The outer side faces of each block d is provided with a curved channel 9 which intersects with all of the holes 6 and forms apertures 7'. Each aperture j is connected to each hole 6 and the top face of the block'cl by a vertical slot h. The latter permits the free end Z of the thread on a spool f to be carried conveniently into an aperture j from which it is led to the operator. Cutting de vices 7c of common form are provided on the side face of each block (Z. In Fig. 2 a thread Z is shown carried upwardly from an aperture j over the cutter A. slight pull on the free end of the thread Z will sever it against the cutter.

It is to be noted especially that the apertures j permit the operator to see the color of the thread on any spool. Furthermore, if desired the goods to be sewed may be con- Patented Feb. 8), 1915.

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clearly visible to the operator as indicated in Fig. 1. Thus, I have provided a simple, inexpensive, yet convenient and eiiicient spool holder.

It is recognized that many changes and modifications may be made in the structure herein disclosed without departing from the scope of my invention which is more truly defined in the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. A spool holder, comprising a body member provided with a plurality of vertically disposed holes, each adapted to receive and support a spool of thread, said body member being also provided with a groove intersecting all of said holes, whereby the ends and sides of the spools in the holder are visible.

2. A spool holder, comprising a base, a body member rotatable on said base and provided with a plurality of vertically disposed holes, each adapted to receive and support a spool of thread, said body member being also provided with a groove intersecting all of said holes, whereby the ends and sides of the spools in the holder are visible.

3. A spool holder, comprising a base, a body member rotatable thereon, and formed with box-like receptacles in its central portion, said body member being provided with a plurality of vertical holes disposed about the perimeter of said box-like receptacles, each adapted to receive and support a spool of thread, said body member being also provided with a groove intersecting all of said holes, whereby the ends and sides of the spools in the holder are visible.

4. A spool holder, comprising a base, a body member rotatable thereon and provided with a plurality of vertically disposed holes in its upper face, each adapted to receive and support a sp'oolof thread, said body member also provided in its side faces with channels which intersect with all of said holes, whereby the thread on said spools is visible and cutter members on said body member.

5. A spool holder, comprising a body member provided with a plurality of vertical holes passing partially therethrough and a plurality of smaller holes communicating between said first named holes and the lower face of the body member, said body member formed with grooves in its side faces which intersect with all of said first named holes forming apertures, and slits connecting the upper face of said body with said holes and apertures.

6. A spool holder comprising a base, a box rotatable thereon, strips disposed about the perimeter of said box and overhanging said base, said strips being provided with a plurality ofvertical holes passing from their upper faces partially therethrough and adapted to receive a spool of thread, said strip also provided with smaller holes connecting said first named holes with the bottom of said strips, each of said strips being formed with a channel in its outer face intersecting all of said first named holes therein and forming apertures through which the threads from the spools may be led to the operator, said strips also provided with slits communicating between said holes and apertures and leading to the upper face of said strips, and cutting devices on said strips.

JOSEPH H. SHEARN. Witnesses:

S. WV. LEER, W. CHAs. MACKENZIE.

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Washington, D. G. 

